NUR 254 MATERNAL AND PEDIATRICS EXAM 1
VERSION 2 PRACTICE QUESTIONS 2026
◉ Warning signs of pregnancy. Answer: vaginal bleeding, fluid
gushing or leaking from vagina, persistent vomiting, swelling of
hands/face/legs/feet, visual disturbances, dizziness, fainting,
persistent headache, abdominal pain, thick/white-yellow irritating
discharge from vagina, dysuria, oliguria and notable decrease in fetal
movement are considered to be:
◉ First Trimester. Answer: Crucial for embryonic & fetal organ
development
◉ Normal Weight Gain (BMI 18.5 to 25). Answer: 25 to 35 pounds
◉ Underweight under 18.5 BMI. Answer: 28 to 40 pounds
◉ Overweight (BMI 25-30). Answer: 15-25
◉ Obese. Answer: 11-20 lbs
◉ Physical activity during pregnancy. Answer: Drink water
Increase caloric intake
,◉ Second trimester. Answer: Increase maternal blood volume 40-
50%
Increase maternal RBC 20-30%
1500 mL
Normal pregnancy hematocrit 33-46%
Hemoglobin 10.5-11
◉ Maternal Nutritional Anemia. Answer: Increase fatigue, dizziness
Pale skin
Cool hands or feet
Increased restless leg
Tachycardia, palpitations, tachypnea
◉ Iron Deficiency Anemia. Answer: Take on empty stomach
Vitamin C encourage absorption
Diet- meats, legumes, chicken, green leafy veggies, dried fruits
◉ Folic Acid Anemia. Answer: Dark green leafy veggies, black-eyed
peas, fortified cereals, rice, pasta, asparagus, Brussels sprouts
◉ Folic acid. Answer: 600-800 mcg/day
, ◉ Omega 3. Answer: 300 mcg/day
◉ Iron. Answer: 25-30 mcg/day
◉ Calcium. Answer: 1000 mg/day
◉ Caloric Intake. Answer: 300 to 400 cal/day
◉ PROFIT. Answer: P- protein (meat legumes, low mercury, seafood)
R- rice
O- oranges, citrus
F- folic acid
I- iron & vitamin supplements
T- tofu, diary & green leafy veggies
◉ Vitamin A & mercury. Answer: Should be avoided in pregnancy
◉ Discomforts in Pregnancy. Answer: morning sickness, urinary
incontinence, dyspnea, back pain, fatigue, N/V, hunger, pica
◉ Fundal Height. Answer: Measurement begin at 18-30 weeks
VERSION 2 PRACTICE QUESTIONS 2026
◉ Warning signs of pregnancy. Answer: vaginal bleeding, fluid
gushing or leaking from vagina, persistent vomiting, swelling of
hands/face/legs/feet, visual disturbances, dizziness, fainting,
persistent headache, abdominal pain, thick/white-yellow irritating
discharge from vagina, dysuria, oliguria and notable decrease in fetal
movement are considered to be:
◉ First Trimester. Answer: Crucial for embryonic & fetal organ
development
◉ Normal Weight Gain (BMI 18.5 to 25). Answer: 25 to 35 pounds
◉ Underweight under 18.5 BMI. Answer: 28 to 40 pounds
◉ Overweight (BMI 25-30). Answer: 15-25
◉ Obese. Answer: 11-20 lbs
◉ Physical activity during pregnancy. Answer: Drink water
Increase caloric intake
,◉ Second trimester. Answer: Increase maternal blood volume 40-
50%
Increase maternal RBC 20-30%
1500 mL
Normal pregnancy hematocrit 33-46%
Hemoglobin 10.5-11
◉ Maternal Nutritional Anemia. Answer: Increase fatigue, dizziness
Pale skin
Cool hands or feet
Increased restless leg
Tachycardia, palpitations, tachypnea
◉ Iron Deficiency Anemia. Answer: Take on empty stomach
Vitamin C encourage absorption
Diet- meats, legumes, chicken, green leafy veggies, dried fruits
◉ Folic Acid Anemia. Answer: Dark green leafy veggies, black-eyed
peas, fortified cereals, rice, pasta, asparagus, Brussels sprouts
◉ Folic acid. Answer: 600-800 mcg/day
, ◉ Omega 3. Answer: 300 mcg/day
◉ Iron. Answer: 25-30 mcg/day
◉ Calcium. Answer: 1000 mg/day
◉ Caloric Intake. Answer: 300 to 400 cal/day
◉ PROFIT. Answer: P- protein (meat legumes, low mercury, seafood)
R- rice
O- oranges, citrus
F- folic acid
I- iron & vitamin supplements
T- tofu, diary & green leafy veggies
◉ Vitamin A & mercury. Answer: Should be avoided in pregnancy
◉ Discomforts in Pregnancy. Answer: morning sickness, urinary
incontinence, dyspnea, back pain, fatigue, N/V, hunger, pica
◉ Fundal Height. Answer: Measurement begin at 18-30 weeks
